WPS Bullets and Numbering on iOS: Introduction

WPS Bullets and Numbering is a list-formatting feature in WPS Writer on iOS; it includes 7 core tasks, with 7 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.

At a Glance

Metric	Value	Notes
Core tasks	7	Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index
Available without membership	7	Matches the number of Free rows in the index
Membership-related items	0	Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index

About This Feature

Overview

Bullets and Numbering is a built-in list-formatting feature in WPS Writer on iOS. It helps you add bullets, numbering, and list hierarchy to paragraphs so outlines, checklists, and step-by-step content are easier to read.

Core tasks include:

Add bullets or numbering: Turn selected text into a bulleted or numbered list.
Promote numbering: Move the current numbered item to a higher level.
Demote numbering: Move the current numbered item to a lower level to create a nested list.
Restart numbering: Start numbering again from the current paragraph.
Continue previous numbering: Continue the numbering sequence from an earlier list.
Automatic numbering: Keep numbering more consistent while entering list content.
Remove bullets and numbering: Clear list formatting and return to normal paragraphs.

This feature is useful for meeting notes, study outlines, task lists, process instructions, and document structure cleanup.

System Requirements

Item	Requirement
Operating system	An iPhone or iPad that can run WPS Office
App version	It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for iOS
Network	A network connection is usually needed for download, sign-in, and sync; local list editing does not usually require a constant connection
Other	You need an editable WPS Writer document with selectable paragraph content

Download & Installation

Item	Details
Official download	WPS Office Free Download
Installation method	Install WPS Office on your device, then open a Writer document to access list-related tools
Post-install check	Open a document and confirm that bullet, numbering, or numbering adjustment options are available in the editing toolbar

Source: WPS download page

Compare with Alternatives

Dimension	WPS	Microsoft	Google	Notion	Adobe
Capability Summary	Supports adding bullets or numbering, promoting numbering, demoting numbering, restarting numbering, continuing previous numbering, automatic numbering, and removing list formatting on iOS.	Word officially supports defining new bullets, number formats, and multilevel lists, with broader desktop customization options for list appearance and alignment.	Google Docs supports bulleted lists, numbered lists, restarting numbering, continuing previous numbering, and list indentation options.	Notion supports bulleted lists and numbered lists through block types and Markdown shortcuts, including nested content.	Adobe Acrobat supports editing numbered or bulleted lists when editing text in PDFs.
WPS Advantages	Advantage: common list actions such as promote, demote, restart, and continue previous numbering are grouped for mobile document editing on iOS.	Compared with WPS: official guidance focuses more on desktop list customization and multilevel formatting than mobile-first list adjustment flows.	Compared with WPS: official guidance highlights desktop editing steps, while separate mobile list-adjustment actions are less emphasized.	Compared with WPS: list creation is closely tied to block editing and Markdown input rather than traditional document-style numbering controls.	Compared with WPS: list editing is centered on PDF text workflows rather than everyday word-processing documents.
Official Source	—	Define new bullets, numbers, and multilevel lists	Add a numbered list, bulleted list, or checklist	Style & customize your page	Edit numbered or bulleted lists

Overall Conclusion: If you mainly organize list structure on an iPhone or iPad, WPS provides a practical set of mobile list controls in one editing flow. Microsoft Word offers more detailed official guidance for desktop list customization, while Google Docs, Notion, and Adobe Acrobat fit their own collaboration, block-editing, or PDF-focused scenarios.

Use Cases

No.	Scenario	Suitable For	Main Pain Point	How It Helps
1	Meeting note organization	Office users	Notes do not have clear hierarchy	Use numbering and promote numbering to organize main points and subpoints
2	Study outline writing	Students and teachers	Knowledge points lack structure	Use promote and demote numbering to build multilevel outlines
3	Task list creation	Team members	To-do items are hard to track	Use bullets or automatic numbering to list tasks quickly
4	Process instruction writing	Training and operations users	Step order becomes unclear	Use restart numbering and continue previous numbering to keep sequence logic clear
5	Document format cleanup	Everyday editors	Existing list formatting needs to be removed	Use remove bullets and numbering to return text to normal paragraphs

Membership & Benefits

Free vs WPS Premium

Capability	Free Users	WPS Premium
Basic bullets and numbering editing	✅ Available	✅ Available
Basic document formatting	✅ Available	✅ Available
Additional office and extended benefits	Some features may vary by plan	More benefits are available depending on the selected plan
Cloud storage and some value-added services	Basic allocation	Higher allocation or broader service scope

Source: WPS Office pricing page

Recommendations

Usage Scenario	Recommended Plan	Why
Everyday list editing and light document organization	Free	This feature itself does not require membership for normal use
Users who also need more cloud storage or broader office benefits	WPS Premium	Suitable if you want additional benefits beyond basic list editing

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